Author: oneeb

As they say, hindsight is 20/20, but for me, it was a yellowing, cracked eyesore in the centre of my master bathroom. Twelve months ago, I was proud of my “budget-friendly” bathroom makeover. On the showroom floor, the tub I had chosen from a nearby hardware store was respectable, but after a few months, reality crept in. The surface started to lose its sheen, tough stains showed up that could not be removed by cleaning, and worst of all, a little fracture opened next to the drain and began to seep into the floors. I discovered that the repairs I…

One thing I’ve learned in my more than ten years as an interior designer in this energetic metropolis is that the “devil is in the details.” My most recent project was for a customer who had a very clear, unwavering vision: she wanted her master bathroom to feel like an upscale haven where the bustle of the city vanished as soon as she walked through the door. My reputation as a designer is totally dependent on the sources I use, so the focal point of this project had to be flawless. I spent weeks looking through catalogues and going to…